Stroke Recovery Care in Rhinelander, WI: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Rhinelander, WI: the local picture

5.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rhinelander)

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12% in Oneida County)

13%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.5% in Oneida County)

2

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Rhinelander ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Rhinelander: Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital in Rhinelander (5.3 mi); Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital in Tomahawk (17 mi); Aspirus Eagle River Hospital in Eagle River (21 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

160 Rhinelander residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (13%; 4.5% in Oneida County), and 306 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Rhinelander compared with Oneida County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Rhinelander	Oneida County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	4.5%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	12%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.0%	4.7%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	17%	28%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	4.3%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,929	$55,830	—

Older residents in towns around Rhinelander

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Tomahawk, WI	17 mi	659	9.1%
Merrill, WI	34 mi	2,041	14%
Antigo, WI	37 mi	2,110	6.0%
Maine, WI	42 mi	519	0.6%
Wausau, WI	48 mi	7,741	9.1%
Iron River, MI	50 mi	553	12%

Hospitals near Rhinelander

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital	Rhinelander, WI	5.3 mi	3 of 5	(715) 361-2000
Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital	Tomahawk, WI	17 mi	not rated	(715) 453-7700
Aspirus Eagle River Hospital	Eagle River, WI	21 mi	not rated	(715) 479-7411
Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua	Minocqua, WI	23 mi	5 of 5	(715) 358-1710

Home health agencies serving Rhinelander

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassus Home Health	Rhinelander, WI	5.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 301-7210
Aspirus At Home	Wausau, WI	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 847-2600

Straight-line miles from the center of Rhinelander. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for stroke recovery can help with

Help with bathing, dressing and meals
Safe walking and transfers
Rides to rehabilitation and follow-up appointments
Practising the exercises therapists set

Cost

What stroke recovery support costs in Rhinelander

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 57% of the $2,661 monthly median income of Rhinelander households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for stroke recovery

More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke every year, about 610,000 of them for the first time (CDC). Many go home to recover.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after a stroke? How do you help with one-sided weakness during transfers? Can you drive to rehabilitation appointments? More in our stroke recovery support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in Rhinelander: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Rhinelander?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 57% of the $2,661 monthly median income of Rhinelander households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a caregiver do after a stroke?

Helps with personal care, meals and moving safely, takes the person to therapy, helps them practise what therapists set, and keeps the family informed. Medical and therapy decisions stay with the care team.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Rhinelander, WI